Intensive Summer courses
The Summer intensive courses run for 4 consecutive days, Monday through Thursday throughout the month of January!
Summer is when we want to have as much freedom as possible, try new things, visit new places and make the most of it. Therefore we introduce to you intensive 4-day course to still get your dance fix in! Try new classes, different styles and still have the freedom to plan your get-aways over summer! Plus it will be a quick and easy way to get you having fun on the dance floor in a short amount of time.
All courses will be taught by multiple national, international and World Salsa Champion - Giancarlo. Gian started teaching Salsa & Bachata in 2003 has been a professional instructor for over 15 years teaching litterally thousands of people to have fun dancing! Courses will run from Monday through Thursday, one hour each class. Different styles, levels and specialty courses are available as listed below. Give it a try! Get yourself immersed with an intensive summer course - REGISTER TODAY!
| Intensive Summer Courses Timetable Jan 2019 |
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| Next course | Where | Cost | Register online |
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Salsa Beginners Level 1 (Gian) Body Movement All levels (Gian) Summer Bachata Level 1 (Gian) |
Empire Dance Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn |
4-day course |
REGISTER HERE |
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Salsa Beginners Plus+ Level 2 (Gian) Dance Fundamentals Open (Gian) Summer Bachata Level 2 (Gian) |
Empire Dance Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn |
4-day course Pre-register $85 OR $95 cash @ door |
REGISTER HERE |
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Salsa Imp/Int Level 3/4 (Gian) Salsa Shines Challenge Open (Gian) Salsa Beginners Level 1 (Gian) |
Empire Dance Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn |
4-day course Pre-register $85 OR $95 cash @ door |
REGISTER HERE |
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Salsa Beginners Plus+ Level2 (Gian) Body Movement All levels (Gian) Bachata "Cool Moves" Level 3 (Gian) |
Empire Dance Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn |
4-day course Pre-register $85 OR $95 cash @ door |
REGISTER HERE |
| Wanna TRY A CLASS OR do them casually? No problem! |
Empire Dance Studios 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn |
Try a class OR casual $25 cash only please @ door |
CASH ONLY |
Can I just try a class?
Of course you can! If you wish to simply try a class, just come along - no need to book! Just make sure you have cash ready for the individual class. Casual visits are $25/person/class. However, keep in mind by joining a courses you will get to know your fellow dancers better, build friendships and you get the best deal as well!
Brief course description
BODY MOVEMENT - This is not a "styling" course. This is about gaining understanding of the body mechanics in order to create fluidity when dancing and as result “execute” the movement rather than “doing” the movement. Styling can only be added once you understand body movement. Styling is the “cream, cherry and sprinkle” on top of the cake. Body movement is the "cake" - the base that is put together by different elements. This course will go over many of the details we normally don't have enough time for in the regular courses. We will cover everything starting from your feet up! Legs, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, arms, ribcage, hips and more. All of this falls under body movement as it is important to understand the relation from one to the other in order to understand coordination, weight transfer, isolations etc. These technical details are important if you want to make your dancing smooth, simple, graceful and have full control of each movement. More about Body Movement HERE
SALSA - Upbeat, fun and exciting! This is thee most popular Latin dance in the world and does not need much introduction as it is the King of Latin dance styles! We will be focusing on salsa on1, which means our breaking step will be on the first count of the music. Gian will be conducting all salsa courses. For full info on salsa please click HERE
BACHATA - This dance falls under the "Sensual" category as it is in general a more closed and slow paced dance. Extremely popular in the Latin dance scene due to the simple steps and sensual nature. Very easy to learn and still remains challenging for those who want to explore the trends of Bachata. Gian will be conducting all bachata courses. For full info on Bachata please click HERE
NEW! DANCE FUNDAMENTALS - In regular classes we only get a chance to scratch the surface of the technical aspects of the dance. More and more people ask questions such as, what do I do to not get dizzy, how can I lead/follow better, how do I turn without loosing balance or trip over my feet, how do I do multiple turns, how do I lead multiple turns etc, etc. In this course we will break down, drill and apply all technical and fundamental elements applicable for all Latin dance styles and show you how to put them in practice! The primary focus will be salsa and bachata dancing as these are the two most popular styles. However, keep in mind these are FUNDAMENTALS which means the same technique may be applied to most Latin dance styles. Each style will have variations of the same technique, but the fundamental part remains the same. Elements we will cover include 1. Timing & Rhythm, 2. Connection, 3. Lead & Follow, 4. Spins & Turns. You will discover techniques and fundamentals you probably never knew of or how to apply! This course is suitable for ALL LEVELS 2 and above. Not suitable for complete beginners.
SALSA SHINES - One of the key characteristics of Salsa dancing. This goes hand in hand with partnerwork. Salsa shines is when you dance on your own and create footwork patterns to complement your salsa dancing. Salsa shines are a huge element for anyone wanting to learn salsa. Reason being because it makes you focus on your own timing, rhythm, balance, coordination, weight transfer, directional change, technique and most importantly - hold your own on the dance floor! Join Gian for a fun Salsa Shines challenge open to all levels! For more info on salsa please click HERE
Hope to see you dancing real soon!